nb heatsink?
 

just got my new system runing only one problem the nb is hot. iive been looking for a better cooler (swiftech seems to be good) any suggestions/ideas?

Swiftech is a fine choice. For another low pressure drop, DangerDen also has a good product.

Sorry for intruding but I have a similar problem with a slight twist. I have a MSI Neo4 Platinum/SLI board, and I would like to use two video cards on it. My NB fan is loud, and I am willing to do anything to tame it without overheating. The problem is that if I install a second video card, it over-runs the NB, so any selection I make would have to be thin. If I stick a water block on it, the barbs get in the way, if I try something passive like a Zalman chipset cooler, it’s also too tall. Here is a picture of the motherboard.

Am I stuck with the stock cooler for my chipset?

Adapt something like that... ;)

http://home.nyc.rr.com/graystar/wate...waterblock.jpg
http://home.nyc.rr.com/graystar/WB3.jpg
http://home.nyc.rr.com/graystar/WB4.jpg

Man, that has got to be the coolest block ever...

Possibly the most restrictive as well...

You may be able to adapt an innovatek x-flow or a koolance for NB use.

well decided to go with a Swiftech MCX159-A, now i need to find a dual heatercore with a shroud any ideas?

We promote DIY solutions here. There's a fine article on the frontpage on how to make your own shroud, using fiberglass/resin.

Is that Silver?